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Career Education Center

UP Internship & Job Fair (Feb. 23)

Set yourself up for Success!

The Career Education Center will be holding an internship and job fair for students in the Beauchamp Rec Center from 1 to 4 p.m. on Feb. 23. The CEC will also host a series of Job Fair Prep Workshops in Franz 110 and have extended drop-in hours prior to the event.

Job Fair Prep Workshops—All workshops held in Franz 110

Tuesday, Feb. 20, 1-1:30 p.m. & 4-4:30 p.m.

Wednesday, Feb. 21, 1:30-2 p.m. & 4-4:30 p.m.

Thursday, Feb. 22, 1-1:30 p.m. & 4-4:30 p.m.

Extended Drop-In Hours

February 20-22

10:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.

Full information and details are available here:

Registration & Information

Career Education Center: Spring Programs and Daily Drop-In Hours

The Career Education Center will be offering a number of programs and events this spring to help students prepare for summer jobs, internships, and post-graduate pursuits including full-time opportunities and applying to graduate/professional school. Daily drop-in hours will also be available for students seeking feedback or career resources.

February Events and Information:

Thursday, February 8, 5:00 p.m.–6:00 p.m., Franz Hall 110, Internship Search Workshop: This workshop is for students thinking about gaining applied experience through an internship and want to learn how to start the search process.

Tuesday, February 13, 3:00 p.m. – 4:00 p.m., Franz Hall 110, Resume Workshop: This workshop is for students who need to create and/or update their resume. Students will learn how to curate their experiences to best tell their story when applying for summer jobs, internships, and full-time positions.

Daily Drop-In Hours: Monday, Tuesday, & Wednesday from 2 p.m. – 4 p.m. and Thursday and Friday from 10 a.m. – 12 p.m. Students can get feedback on resumes and cover letters, ask about internships or job searches, prepare for an interview, get tips on using LinkedIn and Handshake, and more. Stop by to meet with a Career Peer Advisor for 15 minutes. No appointment is needed during Drop-In Hours, but they are first-come, first-served.

Register HERE on Handshake to attend.

“Diversity, Equity and Inclusion in Your Internship and Job Search, Jan. 27

As part of Diversity Dialogues, the Career Education Center is hosting “Diversity, Equity and Inclusion in Your Internship and Job Search” on Wednesday, January 27, at 5:30 p.m. UP alumnus Marcus Carter will be sharing his personal and professional journey that led him to his current role as director of social equity at Cinder, a community-conscious agency dedicated to humanizing staffing and cultivating inclusive workplaces. Marcus also serves as board president with Portland Workforce Alliance and as a board member with Free Greek. In addition, he organizes with Critical Resistance and is a proud father of two superheroes. Marcus has extensive experience in recruiting and talent acquisition and will share an employer’s perspective and advice for applications as well as how employers are addressing diversity, equity and inclusion today.

In this workshop, participants will know or be able to:

  • Gain a stronger sense of identity
  • Learn insights for articulating an authentic story to potential employers
  • Increase their understanding of current DE&I trends in recruiting
  • Learn how to leverage their voice in an internship or job

Faculty and staff are welcome to join and asked to encourage students to attend. Please RVSP on Engage to receive the Zoom link. For more information, contact Amy Cavanaugh at cavanaug@up.edu.